2 Kings 5:10

“And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, etc.] Or returned an answer by Naaman’s messenger; he did not go out to him, choosing to be retired, as he commonly did; and being perhaps employed in prayer for the cure; and it may be also to show his contempt of or little regard he had to worldly grandeur and honour, as well as to mortify the pride of Naaman: saying, go and wash in Jordan seven times; so, according to the law of the cleansing the leper, he was to be sprinkled seven times, and on the seventh day his flesh was to be bathed or dipped all over in water, which is meant by washing here, (<031407>Leviticus 14:7,9) and thy flesh shall come again to thee; which was eaten and consumed by the…”

“Elisha was not deterred from personally meeting Naaman because he was a leper. He sent a messenger because Naaman had over-estimated his own importance 2 Kings 5:11), and needed rebuke. And wash in Jordan - Compare the marginal references. A command is given which tests the faith of the recipient, and the miracle is not performed until such faith is openly evidenced. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Elisha sent - Which he did, partly, to exercise Naaman's faith and obedience: partly, for the honour of his religion, that it might appear he sought not his own glory and profit, but only God's honour, and the good of men. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 5:11”

“sent a messenger: Mat 15:23-26 wash: Kg2 2:21, Kg2 3:16, Kg2 4:41; Joh 9:7; Co1 6:11 seven times: Lev 14:7, Lev 14:16, Lev 14:51, Lev 16:14, Lev 16:19; Num 19:4, Num 19:19; Jos 6:4, Jos 6:13-16 thy flesh: Kg2 5:14; Exo 4:6, Exo 4:7 4 Kings (2 Kings) 5:11”